Anton Caruso
Lawrence,KS
Summary
A versatile worker experienced in many positions, well equipped and at the ready to handle what is expected and unexpected from a job. Dedicated to making a safe, clean and ideal environment for everyone.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Retail Worker
Au Marche
Lawrence, KS
06.2024 - 04.2026
- Assisted customers in locating products, recommendations and entering specials orders
- Working the Deli slicer and coffee grinder
- Cashier
- Restocking shelves and routine cleaning to keep the store looking pristine
- Pricing, weighing and labeling items
- Receiving and unpacking large shipments
- Hands on patiently helping customers who need extra support
Line Cook
Pickleman's Gourmet Cafe
Lawrence, KS
06.2024 - 11.2025
- Switch out any kitchenware or items that have come into contact with food
- Stock all stations
- Worked comfortably in a small, hot, fast paced environment
- Assisted customers in choosing and creating orders
- Maintained food temperature and sanitation standards, recording them multiple times per shift
- Restock all sections
- Clean, dry and return all used items to original positions
- Remove waste from restaurant
- Sweep and mop entire restaurant
- Clean entry windows
- Clean restrooms
- Wipe down walls and lighting
Bartender
Rusty Taco
Lawrence, KS
05.2023 - 06.2024
- Sanitize bar top and any equipment that would be in use for shift
- Take apart, clean and do routine upkeep maintenance on machinery
- Manage time effectively between customers, batching menu items, creating new food and drink options and cleaning all surfaces of dishes, trash and glassware
- Check and maintain status of restrooms
- Take all waste to proper dumping areas
- Sweep and mop front of restaurant
- Clean and stock restrooms
- Take used equipment and let sanitize in assigned stations
Lead Bartender, Janitor
Jazzhaus
Lawrence, KS
02.2020 - 05.2023
- Opened bar nightly, making sure the bar is stocked, clean, and all back ups filled
- Create a proper atmosphere for patrons based on the event of the night (ie. music, specials, lighting color and brightness)
- Help the live entertainment bring in instruments and equipment
- Set up extra chairs and tables
- Maintained peace and stopped altercations between patrons
- Clean all glassware, behind bar and bar top
- Sort the cash drawers at end of night
- Come in next morning to deep clean
- Sweep and vacuum carpets
- Clear floor debris
- Mop hardwood and tile
- Restock as needed
- Scrub toilets and urinals
- Wipe mirrors and windows
- Sanitize and fill hand washing station
Education
No Degree - Film And Video Production, English
Kansas University
Lawrence, KSHigh School Diploma -
Shawnee Mission South High School
Overland Park, KS05-2017
Skills
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Sincerely wanting to be of assistance to those who need it
- Being calm and patient towards any person or situation
Accomplishments
- Started as part time help at The Jazzhaus Club replacing the ceiling and pulling up nails. With hard work, before the year's end I was promoted full time working every position from lead bar to the singular custodian and everything inbetween
- Medaled in LTAB Kansas/Missouri state wide finals and taking highest score for solo performance (Spoken Word, Literature)
- Recipient of The Kansas Shooting Star Grant in Literature, receiving assistance in tuition and a modest gallery at The JCCC Art Museum
Timeline
Retail Worker
Au Marche
06.2024 - 04.2026
Line Cook
Pickleman's Gourmet Cafe
06.2024 - 11.2025
Bartender
Rusty Taco
05.2023 - 06.2024
Lead Bartender, Janitor
Jazzhaus
02.2020 - 05.2023
No Degree - Film And Video Production, English
Kansas University
High School Diploma -
Shawnee Mission South High School